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HOLY WELL: TOBERNAFIAN in Stramatt

HOLY WELL: TOBERNAFIAN
HOLY WELL: TOBERNAFIAN in Stramatt
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The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: TOBERNAFIAN. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Linked to Saint Fanian, Tobernafian is a holy well traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general healing. The name derives from the Irish "Tobar Phánaíon," reflecting the saint's connection to the site, though specific folklore or historical records about Saint Fanian are scarce.

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